Relationship Issues Therapists in East Arlington, MA

Life can feel overwhelming and challenging, particularly now. Engaging in therapy can help meet you those challenges in new ways. Whether you are seeking greater work-life balance, facing life transitions, or coping with issues of trauma and loss, therapy can help you heal and move to a fuller life. My approach draws on mindfulness, relational, insight-oriented, and skills-based approaches, matched to your specific needs. I believe that individuals can and do recover from most difficulties. Incorporating an understanding of your unique context helps ensure that meaningful and lasting change occurs.

I see adults of all ages who are experiencing problems related to anxiety, depression and life changes. In addition, we may discuss relationship issues, parenting and vocational concerns. When you think about choosing a therapist, you should consider the experience and orientation of the counselor. I have worked with men and women in individual psychotherapy for over twenty years, with the aim of seeking long lasting solutions for problems at different stages of life. My style involves forming a partnership with you.

Currently accepting NEW clients for trauma treatment. My clients often feel stuck, hopeless and exhausted, both as individuals, life partners or parents, lacking peace in their life and relationships due to unresolved trauma. Trauma is often the root cause of chronic mental and physical health issues, the inability to maintain healthy relationships, and low self worth. Trauma can seep into every aspect of your life.I specialize in clients with trauma and complex trauma. I facilitate an environment for clients to identify unresolved trauma and how it has impacted their lives in past and present relationship cycles.

Do you feel alone, lonely, or is dealing with issues of abandonment? Are you tired of managing your life by yourself? My areas of focus are relationship issues and substance misuse. I work well with teens and adults who exhibit behaviors such low self-esteem, abandonment & attachment issues, setting boundaries, people pleasing, burnout, and stress. We will work together to develop new tools that can help you identify and communicate your boundaries and triggers as a way to develop healthy coping mechanisms that lead to a lasting well-being. Contact me to schedule your appointment. Let's embark on this healing journey together.

In my 30 + years as a therapist, I have had the honor of helping many people overcome negative patterns and make meaningful, positive changes in their lives through self-reflection, insight, and behavioral interventions. People with depression, anxiety, and relationship challenges feel supported, understood and respected in our work in individual, couples or group therapy. Sometimes you may feel that your life is at odds with how you wish to see yourself and yet you can't quite figure out what the next step should be. Or maybe you long for closeness and intimacy yet you're afraid of it.

Many people view therapy as a place to go to FEEL better. My first aim is to help you LIVE better–which will likely enable you to feel more fulfilled. Clients describe me as compassionate, caring, and challenging. My approach combines my knowledge of psychological theories and techniques with my energetic and interactive style. Working together, we will identify the ways in which your unproductive thought, emotional, and behavioral patterns prevent you from living a life consistent with your values and from achieving your goals.

Success has been defined as happiness in our professional and personal lives. Sometimes we struggle in one or both areas, hindered by feelings of disappointment, frustration, anger or sadness. Things can be different; it is possible to live a meaningful, happy life. In psychotherapy and psychoanalysis you have the opportunity to look closely at your life. The intention of this thoughtful examination is to reduce the discrepancy between the life you have and the life you want.

I specialize in cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and dialectical behavior therapy (DBT). My approach to psychotherapy is collaborative, creative, evidence-based, results-oriented, flexible, and holistic. People often arrive at psychotherapy when they want to deal with problems, alleviate emotional suffering, make a change, move in a new direction, or find well-being. I try to balance acceptance and change, acknowledging that the first step towards change is accepting reality. I think the therapeutic relationship needs to be a real and genuine connection. I value being kind, genuine, thoughtful, direct, honest, and playful as a person and a therapist.

This can be a challenging time and space to be living in. There is so much more you can control in your life experience than what society leads you to believe. I'd be honored to offer you a place of support, a genuinely connected relationship, and my expertise (in nerdy stuff like neuroscience and the cognitive process) to help defeat whatever is standing between you & the life you deserve. My goal is to bring hope and solution to negative things my clients are experiencing through their own personal empowerment.

I have worked with a broad range of clients with presenting problems from depression and anxiety to attention deficit, relationship and work issues. A major part of my practice is treatment of addiction-substance abuse, sexual addiction, gambling, compulsive overeating. I enjoy working with couples and families as well as individual adults and adolescents. College mental health is another area of interest. Depending on your needs and interest, my treatment approach encompasses problem solving, behavioral change, reflection and insight all in the context of a supportive and respectful therapeutic relationship.

I am a clinical psychologist with faculty/staff appointments at McLean Hospital and Harvard Medical School. I believe that therapy should be collaborative, supportive, and warm, while also facilitating real change in clients' lives. You may benefit from working with me if you're feeling overwhelmed, stressed, angry, or lonely; or struggling with low self-esteem or lack of confidence. I can assist you in better managing relationship or family conflict, work- or school-related stress, parenting or caregiver stress, grief/loss, and major transitions.

I understand the importance of developing resilience-to-change in order to effectively cope with major life transitions (marriage, birth of a child, retirement, new job). Without such resilience, life can feel overwhelming, self esteem becomes precarious, and mood can dip dramatically. Through my warm, direct, highly interactional approach (elaborated at www.marshavannicelli.com), I collaborate with clients to address behaviors that continue to cause pain. My books, teaching and supervision have provided training for 100s of other clinicians to help their clients to feel more empowered in relationship and to fulfill their potential

Looking to make some changes in your life? The right therapy relationship can help you to make progress on your goals, to increase your effectiveness in relationships and work, and to find enjoyment and meaning in your life. My approach to therapy is collaborative, supportive, and practical.

The decision to seek therapy is not an easy one and finding the right therapist can be daunting. In today's challenging times, many people feel depressed, anxious, or unfulfilled in multiple areas of their lives. I am a licensed psychologist who works with adults who struggle with these issues. My expertise includes depression, relationship concerns, complex trauma, difficult transitions, & grief/loss.

Are you stuck in your life, work and or relationships? I will work with you to get unstuck by supporting you, guiding you, and helping you to connect past and present so you can create a better future.I believe important changes will take place in a relationship with a caring and skilled therapist. Let me use what I've learned in 30+ years as a therapist to help you.